Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'4". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rose (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jade (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Oriel is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Oriel lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Layabout, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Tarak was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a simple pastel robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her beige fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Cartwright. His gray fur is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 16000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Coral (70 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.